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Gravitational Waves - A New Window to the Universe (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
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Gravitational Waves - A New Window to the Universe (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)
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Gravitational waves were first predicted by Albert Einstein in
1916, a year after the development of his new theory of gravitation
known as the general theory of relativity. This theory established
gravitation as the curvature of space-time produced by matter and
energy. To be discernible even to the most sensitive instruments on
Earth, the waves have to be produced by immensely massive objects
like black holes and neutron stars which are rotating around each
other, or in the extreme situations which prevail in the very early
ages of the Universe. This book presents the story of the
prediction of gravitational waves by Albert Einstein, the early
attempts to detect the waves, the development of the LIGO detector,
the first detection in 2016, the subsequent detections and their
implications. All concepts are described in some detail, without
the use of any mathematics and advanced physics which are needed
for a full understanding of the subject. The book also contains
description of electromagnetism, Einstein's special theory and
general theory of relativity, white dwarfs, neutron stars and black
holes and other concepts which are needed for understanding
gravitational waves and their effects. Also described are the LIGO
detectors and the cutting edge technology that goes into building
them, and the extremely accurate measurements that are needed to
detect gravitational waves. The book covers these ideas in a simple
and lucid fashion which should be accessible to all interested
readers. The first detection of gravitational waves was given a lot
of space in the print and electronic media. So, the curiosity of
the non-technical audience has been aroused about what
gravitational waves really are and why they are so important. This
book seeks to answer such questions.
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